The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida seeks to promote public safety by using data-driven methods to hold offenders accountable, provide restorative justice for victims, and redirect children and people in need of services, in an effort to build stronger, safer communities. We aim to achieve the highest standards of ethics and competence in order to promote a fair and equitable legal system.
We are seeking candidates who will be responsible for the prosecution of all crimes committed in Orange and Osceola Counties. These candidates should act with integrity and balanced judgment to increase public safety, be available to assist community efforts addressing problems that lead to, or result from, criminal activity and should act not merely as a case-processor but also a problem-solver, responsible for considering broad goals of the criminal legal system.
Position:
Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators/Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit
Location:
Openings available in Orange County
Office of the State Attorney, 9th Judicial Circuit
415 North Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
Overview:
There is a pending vacancy for an experienced attorney in the Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit. This position handles the cases involving the civil commitment of Sexually Violent Predators (“Jimmy Ryce” cases) and also does the intake work to make filing decisions for child abuse and neglect cases. ASA works closely with law enforcement and victim advocates. ASA is also second chair and coverage ASA for the Sex Crimes Unit cases.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of criminal law experience is required.
- Proficient computer skills are essential, including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. This position requires ability to use various software tools in the review of evidence. Attorney will need to be able to handle civil commitment of SVP cases from initial review, filing petitions, pretrial pleadings, communication with victims and expert witnesses, jury commitment trial, annual review hearings, and bench trials regarding release. Attorney will need to apply relevant statutes and case law to the review of the child abuse and neglect cases.
- Background in psychology is helpful but not required.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please include your responses in your cover letter:
- Why are you interested in this position?
- When would your starting date with the office be?
- What various roles have you held in the office?
- How many trials have you first and second-chaired?
- Do you have any relevant outside experience (not necessarily as an attorney)?
Please send a cover letter, resume, and two references via e-mail to ASA-Recruiting@sao9.org or by using the form below.
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